Why Buy a Built in Combi Microwave?
If you're looking to replace your microwave at the countertop with a smart appliance that also grills and bakes, you should consider a built in combi microwave. RDO offers a wide selection of both ex- and new display models.
Before choosing a model, examine your cabinetry to make sure the product will fit comfortably. Then choose a power level and program settings that will meet your needs.
Multi-stage cooking
A built in combi microwave is a kitchen appliance that is able to cook, grill and bake using different methods. It is the most versatile type of microwave available and has numerous functions to accommodate an array of cooking styles and requirements.
Top of the line models combine microwave power with hot air convection to offer a variety options for cooking at home. Some will even have multi-stage cooking, which allows you to defrost, then microwave, roast or bake your meal for that perfect taste.
These microwaves are ideal for families that are busy. They let you cook or warm up frozen food quickly when needed and also avoid having to take out take-out meals or ready-made snacks. Some combi microwaves permit you to bake or toast frozen snacks such as cinnamon crunch and potato wafers without fat in just several minutes.
The microwaves that combine different heating technologies, including convection and fan are able to steam food items. This can make for healthier meals. They can also cook meals that normally take a long time in the oven, such as roasted chicken, lasagne or baked pasta. These meals will be soft inside and have a perfect crust on the exterior after only a few minutes of cooking in the combi-microwave oven.
The top microwaves for your kitchen include several pre-set programs that will take away the guesswork and provide you with the peace of mind knowing that your food is cooked in a safe and efficient manner. There are programs for children younger than the age of five and sensors technology.
Convection cooking
A built in combi microwave can be a great option to not have an oven and microwave that are separate in your kitchen. These appliances are smaller than conventional microwaves, however they have a number of additional features that allow you to roast, bake and grill your food. Certain models have broiler elements, which allows you to give food a quick golden brown appearance.
A good combi microwave will include convection heating to accelerate the cooking process, and improve the taste of the food. This is particularly useful when you're trying to reduce the loss of moisture while baking a cake or roasting meats.
When choosing a combi microwave, ensure you consider its capacity too. This will depend on how many people you cook for regularly and if your family eats at different times. A large microwave oven with high power rating is perfect for larger families.
Steaming is like it that can be found on various microwave ovens. This feature can help seal flavor and nutrients, while keeping your food fresh, crisp, and moist. This is particularly helpful when reheating or defrosting foods such as fish, veggies and casseroles.
A Panasonic combination microwave will help you try new cooking techniques and recipes. A Panasonic microwave that has a variety of heat sources that work together and a host of pre-programmed programs can help you to develop your abilities, perfect your favorite recipes and push your culinary boundaries. By investing in one of these devices will allow you to enjoy healthy home-cooked meals at much less cost and calories of takeaway food.
Grilling
Grilling functions on microwave ovens lets you cook crisp and delicious food. It's ideal for meals like pizza, sandwiches and chips however, you can make use of it to roast vegetables or meat, as well as for baking tasks. Microwaves with a grill feature can also be faster than conventional ovens. They are ideal for busy families.
If you're not sure if your microwave is starting to lose power, try heating an ice cube. If it takes longer than normal to get hot, your microwave may be losing its power and needs to be replaced. You can also look for other indicators to determine whether your combi microwave is in danger of dying for example:
Microwaves with grill functions provide numerous advantages over conventional models. They can cook and reheat at the same time and are often more energy efficient. They're also easy to clean and feature more features than a standard microwave.
A microwave that has grill is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to get the most out of their kitchen appliances. At RDO we offer an array of brand new, graded and ex-display microwaves from the top manufacturers like Miele, Siemens and Smeg.
A combi microwave is a combination of oven and microwave. It can do all the things a regular microwave could do, including defrost and bake as well as have additional functions like convection and grilling. These functions can cut down on cooking time and produce delicious healthy and nutritious meals. The microwaves at RDO come with a variety of smart features, including auto cook menus flat bed surfaces, and premium touch control panels.
Defrosting
A built in combi microwave is a great option for those who want to have the best of both worlds when it comes to cooking. These multifunctional appliances aren't only capable of cooking food, defrosting it or grilling it, but also baking it, but also come with a number of clever functions that enable you to achieve many different outcomes.
The majority of microwave ovens have the Defrost option that lets you defrost food quickly and evenly. This setting will prompt you to input the type of food item, the weight and calculate an optimal defrosting period based on those factors. Alternately, you can utilize the manual defrost function by placing your food on a suitable microwave-safe plate and following the directions on the display of your microwave's interactive.
The defrost feature in a microwave is activated by a cycle of the magnetron, which generates high frequency heats food items. The defrost setting uses less power than other settings (around 20-30% of total output) this lets you thaw your food more slowly and without overcooking. To ensure even defrosting you may have to rotate the food or break up larger chunks of meat in order to keep them separated.
It is important to remember that defrosting food in the fridge takes longer than in a microwave. However, you can cook the remainder of the meal while it is defrosting. It is also important to remember that letting meat defrosted out at temperatures that are too hot can encourage bacteria to grow. It is therefore recommended to prepare by defrosting meat at least one hour prior to when you plan to cook it. Most microwaves have a handy timer for defrosting that tells you how long remains.